San Diego Design Help

Cornerstone Kitchen and Bath has a full-time designer to help you change the look and feel of your kitchen, bath or entire home. 3-D design and the selection of finish materials are all included in one low fee. In most cases, the design fees are less than 10% of the total cost of the job. This is an affordable choice to help your project run smoothly and to avoid costly mistakes. Please let us know if you would like our designer to assist you with your project.


		Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath's Designer Michelle Geller has over 18 years of experience in interior design with an emphasis on exquisite kitchen and bath planning. She is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), and also certified nationally by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Her work can be seen all over Southern California. She has lent her expertise to such companies as KraftMaid cabinetry, DACOR appliances, and Thermador Corporation. Her extensive knowledge coupled with her creative ability provides each home a distinctive space that is functional and impressive.

When thinking about your design....

		Visualize what you want without considering the budget, adjustments for the budget can be made later. It is important for our designer to know your likes and dislikes when the design process begins.
		Draw an outline of the work area, then draw in where you would like each cabinet or fixture to be placed.
		Take notes and cut out pictures from magazines of items you like. Make sure the manufacture's name and model # are included in the clipping. If the magazine has a "resources" page at the back, keep that information for reference.
		Start a folder to hold your clippings and drawings and put the folder in an area where it won't be lost. Take the folder with you when you are shopping, but be sure to return it to its safe location.
		If you are shopping for ideas and you find small items you wish to use in your remodel, such as drawer pulls or tile, buy one -- but only one -- then if you change your mind you only have one item to return. Keep the reciept with the item you purchased so the supplier and the material can be easily referenced.
		If you begin collecting items for the remodel, put them in a box and tape the receipt to each item or put the item with the receipt in a plastic bag. If you use tape, make sure it is clear tape and all the information can be read through the tape.
		Remember that moving tubs, sinks or appliances to new areas can be very costly.
		Have fun putting together your new kitchen and bathroom. If you have a question about finish material and whether or not it will fit into your design, call us at 619-838-1687.

Here are a few useful resources if you want to experiment with some designs and layouts yourself:


		Kitchen Design Click on the kitchen to the left. A window will open that provides information about the work triangle, minimum distances and traffic flow through the kitchen area. On the right side of the page is the "Kitchen Gallery", and to the left is "30 Planning Tips", click on each of these and write down anything you plan to use in your new kitchen.


	Bath Design Click on the bathroom to the right. A window will open with bathroom drawings showing dimensions. Click on the layout that matches your bathroom dimensions the closest. You will be able to select toilets, tubs, sinks, showers, shower doors, and more. Then go to Kohler.com and click on "Bathrooms" to see towel racks, mirrors, lights and more.